Cindy Sheehan-Hartwell proudly represented the almost 600 members of the League at the Palm Beach County School Board meeting, April 19, as she read a statement supporting the School Board’s resolution to protect students’ safety and privacy.

Many community members, including a pediatrician, spoke about the stress that PBC students are experiencing as a result of their fear of family members being deported. All requested that the PBC school board pass a resolution that would provide a safe environment for all students.

The resolution states that federal authorities must have a court order to obtain confidential student information or entry to campus. LWVPBC members had voted unanimously at their Annual Business Meeting that morning to support the resolution.

When you wonder what you can do to stop a head long rush to school privatization that will tear apart our communities, read this parent and educator’s call for advocacy. It is a reminder that we are not helpless; we are in control if we decide to be.

I live and breathe public schools: Help me fight for education By Laura Dinehart

When you wonder what you can do to stop a head long rush to school privatization that will tear apart our communities, read this parent and educator’s call for advocacy. It is a reminder that we are not helpless; we are in control if we decide to be.

THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF FLORIDA STATEWIDE STUDY ON SCHOOL CHOICE: CONSENSUS REPORT ON CHARTER SCHOOLS

INTRODUCTION

The following positions for Study in Action were developed from the Florida League of Women Voters’ 2012-13 state-wide study on school choice. The League initiated the study to better understand the oversight of public moneys that are allocated to charter schools and other private educational institutions. How these alternative public/private educational programs align with the constitutional requirement for a uniform, high quality school system of free public schools as stated in the Florida Constitution was also a concern. The League recognizes first and foremost it is a paramount duty of the state to provide for education and that charter schools, while privately owned and managed, are under contract to public …

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LWVPBC at West Palm Beach Green Market
Content of Article: On Saturday, Dec. 2, we started our voter registration season at the Green Market in West Palm Beach. Amid swarms of people enjoying the sunshine and gourmet offerings of local vendors, Marc Bruner, Kelly Domnick, Polly Maier and Pam Maldonado manned the tent, registering voters and circulating the Former Felons Rights Restoration petition.

The highlight of the day was "capturing" several new teenage voters who will automatically receive their Voter Registration Cards upon their 18th birthday.

Just as we were winding up the day, we met the Huber family–parents, grandparents and two teen daughters. We spoke to them for quite a while and discovered that one daughter–Hayley–is 16 years old, and thus eligible to register to vote.

Her Mom shouted to her to come over because she is old enough to register to vote. "I can register?" she chirped excitedly. "I'm an ADULT!" she exclaimed as she sat down to fill out the form, a huge smile on her face.

We mentioned that the LWV was founded by leaders of the Women's Suffrage Movement, to which Hayley replied: "Elizabeth Cady Stanton and the Declaration of Sentiments in Seneca, 1848!" She is a junior at Dreyfoos School of the Arts and loves history. We suggested she consider applying for an internship with the League. She is one of those young people that make you feel good about the future!

Polly Maier spoke for all of us, when she said that it really is an honor to register first-time voters. We love registering everyone, but when the young people are interested, it's really something very special.

Our next date for the WPB Green Market will be Saturday, January 13th. If you would like to help register voters at this or any other event, please contact Pam Maldonado.
Registration Contact: Pamela Maldonado
Chair, Voter Services Committee
305-873-4239
pamelamaldonado.mia@gmail.com

For the second year in a row, we will be participating in the "Fiesta de Pueblo,” the traditional Puerto Rican celebration of Three Kings Day (“El Día de los Reyes Magos") on Saturday, January 6th, from 3-10 pm. This annual event is sponsored by the Puerto Rican-Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the City of Greenacres, will take place at the Community Park of Greenacres, located at 2905 Jog Rd, Greenacres, FL 33467.

We'll have a tent set up to register voters and provide information on elections, especially to those who have recently arrived from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

Come join the fun and bring your family! There will be great Latin music to get your hips and feet moving, as well as all kinds of traditional Puerto Rican delicacies. The little ones will enjoy the bounce houses and other games.

If you are interested in helping to staff the event, please contact Pam Maldonado at 305-873-4239.

For the second year in a row, we will be participating in the "Fiesta de Pueblo,” the traditional Puerto Rican celebration of Three Kings Day (“El Día de los Reyes Magos") on Saturday, January 6th, from 3-10 pm. This annual event is sponsored by the Puerto Rican-Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the City of Greenacres, will take place at the Community Park of Greenacres, located at 2905 Jog Rd, Greenacres, FL 33467.

We'll have a tent set up to register voters and provide information on elections, especially to those who have recently arrived from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.

Come join the fun and bring your family! There will be great Latin music to get your hips and feet moving, as well as all kinds of traditional Puerto Rican delicacies. The little ones will enjoy the bounce houses and other games.

If you are interested in helping to staff the event, please contact Pam Maldonado at 305-873-4239.